Slow COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Called ‘Scandalous’
Medical experts addressed the slow, disorganized distribution of COVID-19 vaccines as well as the skepticism surrounding the vaccine....
15
Jan
13
Jan
Contra Costa Health Services Expands COVID-19 Vaccine Availability, Again
Contra Costa County has expanded coronavirus vaccine eligibility twice this week, first opening it to people 75 and older, then lowering the age limit to 65....
12
Jan
What’s Holding Up California’s Rollout of COVID-19 Vaccines?
Technical issues and trouble verifying priority access have slowed the distribution of the coronavirus vaccine, but Gov. Gavin Newsom says things will pick up....
11
Jan
Staying Home Gives Us Time for Old Friends and New Hobbies
A young man addresses why people aren't staying home and shares how he's been spending the pandemic: reconnecting with friends and getting inspired by anime....
07
Jan
Staying Home Brought Me Closer to Family and Art
Staying home hasn’t been the most enjoyable part of this pandemic, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t room for growth and new beginnings, writes one young man....
06
Jan
With Line Moving, Some Question Getting COVID-19 Vaccine
Some Richmond residents worry over side effects and fast development; others say they trust the vaccine to protect themselves and others from the coronavirus....
03
Jan
What Do Basketball, Ballet and Parties Have in Common? All 3 Live-Event Industries Are in Trouble
Countless low-wage workers in spectator sports, catering and the performing arts have lost their jobs due to the pandemic, with no recovery in sight....
31
Dec
2020 Was a Year of Grief Like No Other
Countless people lost their jobs, homes, health insurance and their lives as the coronavirus killed thousands and highlighted social inequities in the United States....
30
Dec
Newsom Announces Case of COVID-19 Mutation in Conversation with Fauci
Fauci also said the new COVID-19 strain, diagnosed in a Southern Californian, was to be expected and should not have much impact, in a talk with Gov. Newsom....
29
Dec
Southern California and San Joaquin Valley to Remain Under Stay-at-Home Order
ICU capacity remains at 0%, and "demand will continue to exceed capacity" in both regions, said California Health and Human Services Secretary Mark Ghaly....
28
Dec
Newsom Says Stay-at-Home Orders Will Likely Be Extended
With COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations still on the rise throughout California, regional stay-at-home orders are expected to continue....
28
Dec
Fauci: Vaccines Should Allow CA Colleges to Teach In-Person Next Fall
Dr. Anthony Fauci said he is "cautiously optimistic" college students will be able to return to campus next fall — if enough people get the COVID-19 vaccine....
24
Dec
Q&A: Homeless During a Coronavirus Christmas
A man who lives in encampments around West Contra Costa tells Richmond Pulse how the coronavirus has changed things for unhoused people like him....
20
Dec
Community Outreach Groups Are in ‘Uncharted Territory’
Richmond organizations like RYSE, the Office of Neighborhood Safety and neighborhood councils have been challenged by the pandemic to change how they help people....
18
Dec
Craneway Medical Facilities in Richmond on Standby
Craneway Pavilion was converted into a temporary medical facility in April. It hasn't been used yet, but with ICU capacity way down, it's ready to be put to use....
